Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) are partnerships between the government and colleges/universities, administered by the Small Business Administration, that provide educational services to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. All services are free and confidential, with additional low-cost training options available, and assistance is open to anyone starting a small business for the first time or expanding an existing one.
Small Business Development Centers are located in all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Territories. They operate state-wide or at least region-wide, and each center has a director, staff members, volunteers and part-time personnel. Find the nearest SBDC to get started.
Their services include assisting small businesses with: